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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,701.70, 604,246.95 and 284,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,701.70, 604,246.95 and 284,117.70 is: 426,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,701.70 : 604,246.95 = 284,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,701.70/604,246.95 = 284,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,701.70x = 604,246.95 × 284,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,701.70x = 171,677,253,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,677,253,666.02/402,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,313.70

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